Sr Estimator-MEPF

Job Description

Overview

The MEPF Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates across all phases of a project lifecycle, including pre-contract and post-contract stages for Industrial projects. The role involves detailed quantity take-offs, cost planning, tendering support, risk assessment, and commercial management of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF) systems.

Your role

1. Estimation & Cost Planning

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for MEPF works across all project stages.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs based on drawings, specifications, and available project information.

• Develop bottom-up and top-down cost estimates aligned with project scope and stage.

• Prepare rate analysis and build-up for materials, labor, plant, and equipment.

• Estimate costs for all MEPF systems including:

  • HVAC
  • Electrical and ELV systems
  • Plumbing & drainage
  • Fire protection systems

Cost Data, Benchmarking & Analysis

• Utilize knowledge of market rates, productivity norms, and location factors.

• Conduct rate benchmarking against similar projects and historical data.

• Validate and assure contractor estimates, including:

  • Quantities
  • Rates
  • Risks and opportunities
  • Inflation allowances
  • Indirect costs

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in accordance with applicable standards.

• Develop tender and contract documents for contractors and consultants.

• Identify non-tender items and communicate proactively to clients.

• Obtain and evaluate bids from contractors and subcontractors.

• Prepare:

  • Technical and commercial evaluation reports
  • Bid comparison statements

• Support negotiations with contractors and suppliers.

• Provide procurement strategy advice to clients.

Technical Review & Documentation

• Review drawings and specifications and raise RFIs (Requests for Information) for clarifications.

• Develop assumptions and exclusions during early-stage estimates.

• Prepare estimation assurance reports highlighting observations and gaps.

• Monitor design and construction changes and update cost projections accordingly.

Project Cost Control & Change Management

• Track project progress and prepare cost reports and forecasts.

• Quantify and manage project variations, including:

  • Time and cost impact assessment
  • Supporting documentation and justification

• Maintain and update the commercial risk register.

Value Engineering & Advisory

• Provide cost optimization and value engineering recommendations.

• Advise clients on cost-effective design and construction strategies.

• Assess financial and construction risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Lifecycle Costing (Preferred)

• Prepare whole life cycle cost analysis (LCCA).

• Perform financial evaluations including Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations (preferred/advantageous).

About you

• Use estimation software such as:

  • Cost-X (mandatory)
  • Excel-based cost models

• Ensure proper documentation and version control of estimates.

• Strong knowledge of MEPF systems and services (internal & external) for Industrial projects.

• High proficiency in cost estimation, rate analysis, and benchmarking

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or related field

• Charted membership of RICS (MRICS)/CCP(AACE) will be added advantage.

• Experience in full project lifecycle (estimation to closure)

• Experience across industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects preferred

• Commercial awareness and risk assessment

• Familiarity with international standards and best practices

• Proficient in quantity take off using AutoCAD, CostX.

• Knowledge of Standard measurement methods like NRM, CESMM, POMI, Uniformat, Master format will be added advantage.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

• Generous annual leave balance.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

• Remote work opportunities outside of country.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Relocation assistance.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.